Doomsday Clock is now 89 seconds to midnight, inching closest ever to human extinction
Jan 29, 2025, at 05:08 pm
The Doomsday Clock was set at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest the Clock has ever been to midnight in its 78-year history.
USA: Donald Trump administration temporarily halts aid to Pakistan
Jan 29, 2025, at 04:39 pm
The United States has temporarily suspended foreign assistance to Pakistan for re-evaluation following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump whose inauguration took place on January 20, media reports said.
Jan 29, 2025, at 02:53 pm
Ousted ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League has announced a series of political programmes, including a general strike and blockade, across Bangladesh next month, demanding the removal of Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus-led interim government over alleged 'oppressed misrule'.
Jan 29, 2025, at 01:57 pm
A plus-sized US rapper has filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against ride-share company Lyft after the driver allegedly refused to give her a ride in the vehicle for her size.
US will pull out of Paris Agreement on January 27 next year, confirms UN
Jan 29, 2025, at 01:27 pm
The United States has officially notified the Secretary-General of its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, effective 27 January 2026, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Tuesday.
Donald Trump invites Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to White House for meeting
Jan 29, 2025, at 01:30 am
Jerusalem/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has invited Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting at the White House on Feb 4, the Israeli premier's office said on Tuesday.
USA: Donald Trump jokes about running for presidency for third term in 2028
Jan 28, 2025, at 06:39 pm
US President Donald Trump has jokingly asked his Republican members of Congress whether he could once again run for the presidency in 2028.
White House unveils official portrait of US First Lady Melania Trump
Jan 28, 2025, at 06:13 pm
The White House has unveiled the first official portrait of US First Lady Melania Trump.
Pregnant Hindu woman beaten to death in Pakistan during exorcism
Jan 28, 2025, at 03:21 pm
A pregnant woman was beaten to death in the course of exorcism in Pakistan's Malkani Sharif town, media reports said.
US will build Iron Dome missile shield, says Donald Trump
Jan 28, 2025, at 01:55 pm
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he will sign an executive order to start building an Iron Dome which is used by Israel for its defence.
Gaza ceasefire: Eight hostages due to be released in first phase of deal are dead, says Israel
Jan 28, 2025, at 08:59 am
Israel has confirmed that eight of the remaining 26 hostages, who are scheduled to be released by Hamas in the ongoing phase of the Gaza truce, are dead, media reports said.
Taiwan detects 28 Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels around its region
Jan 27, 2025, at 06:08 pm
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has detected 28 Chinese aircraft and eight naval vessels around its region as of 6 am on Saturday.
Pakistan: Four sentenced to death for blasphemy
Jan 27, 2025, at 05:45 pm
A Pakistani court has sentenced four individuals to death and fined them $16,000 on 'blasphemy' charges.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol indicted for insurrection amid martial law bid
Jan 27, 2025, at 04:32 pm
South Korean prosecutors indicted detained President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of leading an insurrection with his short-lived imposition of martial law that plunged the nation into a political crisis.
Pakistan: LPG tanker blast in Multan leaves six dead
Jan 27, 2025, at 02:42 pm
At least six people died and 38 others, including women and children, were injured after a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker exploded in Pakistan’s Multan region on Sunday, media reports said.
Trump's tariff and sanction threats prompt Columbia to accept deportation of migrants unrestricted
Jan 27, 2025, at 01:57 pm
Washington/IBNS: Columbia has agreed to accept the deportation of its nationals who had migrated to the United States soon after the White House threatened to impose tariffs and sanctions on Bogota, media reports said.
Donald Trump-led government halts US aid to Bangladesh
Jan 27, 2025, at 10:27 am
The US government has decided to halt all aid to Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh, days after President Donald Trump took charge of the country.
Lebanon: UN officials call for ceasefire compliance after 15 die
Jan 27, 2025, at 09:41 am
Top UN officials in Lebanon are calling for compliance with the ongoing ceasefire after reports that Israeli forces killed 15 people, including a Lebanese soldier, along the buffer zone with Israel, which Israel was due to withdraw from on Sunday under the agreement.
Gaza truce: Hamas expected to release six hostages this week
Jan 27, 2025, at 08:59 am
Israel on Sunday said Hamas will release six hostages in two batches this week which will also include civilian Arbel Yehud and soldier Agam Berger.
Pakistan: Roadside explosion leaves one person dead in Khuzdar
Jan 26, 2025, at 10:32 pm
A roadside explosion in Pakistan's Khuzdar area has left at least one person dead, media reports said.
UK: Heir to over USD 200 million fortune gets life imprisonment for murdering best friend
Jan 26, 2025, at 10:16 pm
The heir to a Welsh pie company fortune valued at $292 million has been sentenced to life imprisonment over the murder of his 'best friend' in Cardiff city.
Jan 26, 2025, at 02:59 pm
The US Senate voted on Saturday to confirm the appointment of Kristi Noem as President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security secretary.
Gaza ceasefire: Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners in second round of swapping
Jan 26, 2025, at 02:11 pm
Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for four hostages held by Hamas group members since the October 7, 2023 attack which left the world shocked.
Jan 26, 2025, at 01:43 pm
Bangladesh's interim government's key adviser Mahfuj Alam has said former PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League will not be allowed to participate in the general elections.
A lot of things ordered by Israel are now on way: Donald Trump lifts Joe Biden's hold on bomb supply
Jan 26, 2025, at 01:07 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: President Donald Trump has directed the US military to release the hold on the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, imposed by former President Joe Biden, Reuters reported quoting a White House source.
Jan 25, 2025, at 07:01 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stressed on 'America First' policy of his government during his interaction with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
UN raises alarm over escalating violence in occupied West Bank
Jan 25, 2025, at 04:37 pm
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday expressed grave concerns over escalating violence in the Jenin area of the occupied West Bank, condemning the use of “unlawful lethal force” by Israeli security forces.
United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Lagos following mid-air jolt, six hurt
Jan 25, 2025, at 04:19 pm
At least four passengers and two crew members were injured after a United Airlines flight from Lagos, Nigeria to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia made a sudden in-flight movement, media reports said.
Gaza truce: Four Israeli soldiers released by Hamas
Jan 25, 2025, at 03:09 pm
Four female Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas and handed over to Red Cross as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
US Senate votes to appoint Pete Hegseth as new US Defence Secretary
Jan 25, 2025, at 02:52 pm
The US Senate on Friday confirmed the appointment of Pete Hegseth as the new US Defence Secretary, media reports said.